Cash flow
$367,571
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
$1,600,000
Posting: 277815 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California non-surgical hair replacement company is a California S Corporation and was started more than 23 years ago, and under current ownership since inception. They offer hair loss prevention and regrowth products and treatment services, wigs and toppers, and more.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$400,000
Down
$449,000
Posting: 283855 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California based skin and wellness center is a California Limited Liability Company and was formed 7 years ago and has been under the current ownership since inception. They are a leading provider of advanced skin care treatments and wellness services.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$65,000
Down
$85,000
Posting: 283741 | Available | 4/11/24
For sale is a beauty salon based in Northern California. It is a California LLC and was formed 6 years ago, and has been under current ownership for the past two years. This is a one stop beauty shop! They even offer microblading and permanent makeup courses.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$200,000
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Posting: 285467 | Available | 4/11/24
This asset sale is located on a busy main street near Palmdale City Hall, this corner lot property offers an ideal location for a nail salon and spa. The space, formerly used for a nail shop and spa store, is ready for immediate use with existing water pipes and plumbing lines in place.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$400,000
Down
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Posting: 283345 | Available | 4/6/24
This is an incredible opportunity to own and operate a 25-year advanced exclusive skin care day spa. It has had the same owner/operator for 25 years. They have an exclusive professional imported skincare line and services, an excellent exclusive client list, high retail sales, and great profit.
Asking Price
$179,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$75,000
Down
$299,000
Posting: 286022 | Available | 4/5/24
Location, location, location. This 1200 SF, luxuries Nail Studio & Esthetician business opportunity. Recently established, real turnkey, fully equipped, according to Beverly Hills standards. This nail studio offers European types of manicures/pedicures/facials & 25 other different beauty treatments.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$155,778
Down
$75,000
Posting: 286015 | Available | 4/5/24
Are you ready to bask in the glow of business success? Look no further than owning your own thriving tanning franchise nestled in the heart of a beautiful coastal community. With a loyal and dedicated membership base already in place, you'll benefit from a steady stream of recurring revenue.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$220,000
Posting: 282952 | Available | 4/2/24
Due to personal circumstances, the seller just reduced the price. This is a long-established Salon, with a large high-end clientele. Highly profitable in an excellent location. Established in 2009 by the present owner/operator/stylist located in a major shopping center, with easy access and parking.
Asking Price
$220,000
Bldg Size
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Posting: 285917 | Available | 4/1/24
This is a space for lease that is currently a hair salon. It is on the Pacific Coast highway and will be available June 16, 2024. It is in an affluent neighborhood of Corona Del Mar, minutes from Fashion Island. The size is approximately 370 sq ft. for a rent of $3,500 per month.
Lease Amount
$3,500
Cash flow
$2,200,689
Revenue
$451,228
Down
$120,000
Posting: 280837 | Available | 3/30/24
This is a business for hair extensions and wigs that solves medical to fashion enhancement needs in Fresno. It offers personal, caring, custom solutions. Since 2003, this business has given back life and vibrancy to those who deserve to feel great about themselves.
Asking Price
$345,000
Cash flow
$95,000
Revenue
$173,000
Down
$125,000
Posting: 283389 | Available | 3/29/24
This lavish venue aesthetics is the ultimate destination for premium body sculpting procedures. They offer a selection of cutting-edge treatments that are non-invasive, needle-free, and completely devoid of downtime. This business is dedicated to providing extensive body sculpting services.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285874 | Available | 3/27/24
For sale is a prestigious hair salon located in a very busy shopping center in San Diego County. It has been established for over 25 years with a list of clientele. It is well-known in the area. Rent is 3,500. per month plus NNN.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
$82,471
Revenue
$604,390
Down
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Posting: 285337 | Available | 3/27/24
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a sophisticated Med Spa in the San Gabriel Valley! The spa provides injectables, fillers, IV therapy, thread lifts, waxing, facials, microneedling, and more! Many of the customers are on a membership basis supplying the business w/ consistent monthly revenue.
Asking Price
$260,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285851 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a great opportunity to take over a very stylish salon or bring in your own concept. It is a great Belmont Shore Long Beach location. There are six stations and two bowls. There are currently six stylists paying chair rentals. This one is definitely worth checking out.
Asking Price
$35,000
Cash flow
$137,329
Revenue
$319,012
Down
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Posting: 285829 | Available | 3/25/24
This newly renovated, bright, busy, and trendy hair salon is profitable, growing, and ready for a new owner to take it higher! The business provides services for men, women, and kids with all hair types. The salon specializes in the most popular trends.
Asking Price
$196,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$75,000
Posting: 285808 | Available | 3/23/24
Discover a unique opportunity to own a flourishing hair and beauty salon in San Diego's lively area. This turnkey business features a chic, modern interior, and advanced equipment.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284687 | Available | 3/22/24
This salon is situated in a very busy center in central Orange County. The salon benefits from excellent visibility and accessibility. The salon has been a one stop destination for beauty enthusiasts for over 20 years. They pamper clients with top-notch nail treatments and spa experiences.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$29,601
Revenue
$293,433
Down
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Posting: 285665 | Available | 3/14/24
Located in San Gabriel Valley, this is a turn-key full-service franchise hair salon. It is well-established, very clean, and has been in existence for nearly 10 years. The salon is located in a newer, vibrant shopping center, with great anchor stores.
Asking Price
$39,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285589 | Available | 3/9/24
For sale is a thriving hair salon in one of the most sought-after communities in Southern California. This beautifully appointed salon is located in the center of the world-famous downtown Manhattan Beach just steps from the pier, beaches, and Strand. It is in the heart of the commercial center.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$915,083
Revenue
$2,375,457
Down
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Posting: 282938 | Available | 3/1/24
This is an exclusive concierge practice with real estate available. This practice draws patients nationwide seeking highly personalized care, applying the latest innovations in regenerative and integrative medical care.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
$506,000
Revenue
$4,030,000
Down
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Posting: 285435 | Available | 2/29/24
This is an established e-commerce business with light assembly operations that is profitable and has enormous upside due to the positioning of its products in the growing segment of the beauty industry. The Company sells raw materials for cosmetic products.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$91,743
Revenue
$201,206
Down
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Posting: 283749 | Available | 2/22/24
This custom nail polish manufacturer specializes in small quantity production. 95% of their business stems from fulfilling orders for custom private label polishes for online beauty product resellers and orders for promotional products for major brands outside of the beauty space.
Asking Price
$185,000
Cash flow
$582,467
Revenue
$3,842,685
Down
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Posting: 285078 | Available | 2/8/24
Take hold of this golden opportunity to own a thriving multi-unit lash service franchise with 3 locations strategically positioned for success. With an established brand and 3 turn-key locations, this business is poised for growth with almost a decade of solid establishment.
Asking Price
$1,460,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 281773 | Available | 2/5/24
For sale is a well-established salon specializing in eyelash extensions and other beauty services, located at the corner of a major street and surrounded by many other businesses. It is a modern, well-designed space, equipped with 4 beauty suites, a waiting room, and a restroom.
Asking Price
$69,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$150,000
Down
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Posting: 281076 | Available | 2/3/24
This is a popular hair salon with 17 years of history in Torrance, CA. The owner intends to retire and sell the business. This salon is good for the start-up hair salon business and expanding business. The owner will transfer the customer list of approximately 1,000 customers.
Asking Price
$80,000
Cash flow
$61,784
Revenue
$244,201
Down
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Posting: 284874 | Available | 1/26/24
Seize the golden opportunity of owning an iconic tanning salon with a loyal base of long-term, repeat customers. This thriving business is a sun-kissed haven that promises not just a bronzed glow but also a steady stream of recurring clientele.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
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Posting: 282950 | Available | 1/25/24
Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a high-end airstream trailer that was designed as a full-service mobile salon and barbershop to accommodate the ever-increasing demand for on-the-go convenience. This customized airstream trailer is state of the art and completely self-contained.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284849 | Available | 1/24/24
This is an established 20+ years fashion hair styling salon and day spa in Alameda County featuring Aveda products. The salon is 900SF with grandfathered-in low rent of $2,700/month. It has a modern romantic setting with beautifully appointed lighting fixtures and a modern vibe.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 286142 | Available | 5/8/24
Award Winning Aveda Salon is for sale. The salon and spa is located in the vibrant, sought-after neighborhood of Ocean Beach, San Diego.
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash flow
$46,623
Revenue
$381,554
Down
$35,000
Posting: 286109 | Available | 5/10/24
This is a rare full-service salon in the heart of a bustling neighborhood an inviting full-service salon located in a prime area close to multiple apartment buildings and hotels, in a historic location. Offering a range of luxurious services including haircuts, balayage, highlights, nails, etc.
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
N/A
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Posting: 284324 | Available | 5/8/24
This is a high-end nail & massage Salon for sale in Central San Diego. It is a beautiful salon in a great location with an excellent reputation. There are currently 8 nail techs and 2 massage technicians. There is room for 4 more nail techs and another massage technician. The techs are all paid 50%.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$168,000
Revenue
$420,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 250644 | Available | 10/8/20
Well established hair and nail salon with great customer base in heart of busy town. This is a wonderful opportunity and a business to invest in. Seller claims that the business generates $420,000 in gross income per year and owner operate net income of $168,000 per year.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285541 | Available | 4/25/24
This is a well-established hair and nail salon since 2010, it is located in a busy shopping plaza with lots of foot traffic. Business is stable with regular customers. After 13 years of operating the business, the seller is reaching the time to retire. There is a lot of potential to grow.
Asking Price
$88,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$75,000
Posting: 285808 | Available | 3/23/24
Discover a unique opportunity to own a flourishing hair and beauty salon in San Diego's lively area. This turnkey business features a chic, modern interior, and advanced equipment.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$190,000
Down
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Posting: 284812 | Available | 1/23/24
This well-established salon and spa business has been in business for over 22 years! It provides a comprehensive array of beauty, grooming, and wellness services to its clients. Additional body treatments, such as scrubs, wraps, and detox therapies, pamper clients and nourish their skin.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 286538 | Available | 5/12/24
A nail service and hair-cut business, operating for three years, with four chairs available for rent and significant potential! The monthly rent is $2,350. It's located in a prime spot within a shopping center. The owner is relocating to another state. It is near Arcadia and Duarte.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284849 | Available | 1/24/24
This is an established 20+ years fashion hair styling salon and day spa in Alameda County featuring Aveda products. The salon is 900SF with grandfathered-in low rent of $2,700/month. It has a modern romantic setting with beautifully appointed lighting fixtures and a modern vibe.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
$95,000
Revenue
$173,000
Down
$125,000
Posting: 283389 | Available | 3/29/24
This lavish venue aesthetics is the ultimate destination for premium body sculpting procedures. They offer a selection of cutting-edge treatments that are non-invasive, needle-free, and completely devoid of downtime. This business is dedicated to providing extensive body sculpting services.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$76,018
Revenue
$341,898
Down
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Posting: 285680 | Available | 4/22/24
For sale is a profitable, established hair and makeup salon with gorgeous decor. It is located in a very busy major shopping center and between the national supermarket and another superstore as well as about 40 other busy businesses. There is lots of parking. Priced to sell fast.
Asking Price
$70,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$250,000
Down
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Posting: 278012 | Available | 4/28/24
This is a beauty salon and supplies shop for sale in scenic Novato of Marin County. It is conveniently located off Highway 101 in Novato, California, just 30 miles southwest of Napa and 20 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. It is approximately 1,250 sq ft. plus rent amount is $4,700.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$367,571
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
$1,600,000
Posting: 277815 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California non-surgical hair replacement company is a California S Corporation and was started more than 23 years ago, and under current ownership since inception. They offer hair loss prevention and regrowth products and treatment services, wigs and toppers, and more.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285510 | Available | 5/8/24
Beautifully appointed, this bright beauty space opens to plenty of foot traffic near Burbank Studios. Just add your professional talent and owner's vision! This salon spa is located in a well-maintained building. Direct lease with the landlord in place plus renewal options.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$110,000
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Posting: 278495 | Available | 5/2/24
This is an established hair salon for sale in Greenbrae of Marin County. It is located in a shopping center for shopping, dining, playing, and relaxing. It is approximately 508 sq ft. with plenty of parking. The lease amount is $2,106.67 which covers garbage and CAM.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285851 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a great opportunity to take over a very stylish salon or bring in your own concept. It is a great Belmont Shore Long Beach location. There are six stations and two bowls. There are currently six stylists paying chair rentals. This one is definitely worth checking out.
Asking Price
$35,000
Bldg Size
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Posting: 284175 | Available | 5/8/24
This space is located in a busy shopping center on a busy intersection of Newark Blvd & Jarvis Ave. The space is ideal for offices, dental, hair or other beauty businesses, massage shops, or other retail businesses. The size is 2470sq ft. and rent will be $6,500 including CAM and water.
Lease Amount
4500 or 6500
Cash flow
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Revenue
$480,000
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Posting: 275955 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is an established beauty salon in an upscale neighborhood of the Marina in San Francisco. It is located near the bustling commercial strip of Chestnut street with many dining restaurants, coffee shops, and retail establishments. They do manis, pedis, plus a hair station to cut hair.
Asking Price
$80,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 273621 | Available | 5/2/24
For sale is a 5-star beauty salon in Dublin, CA. The owner is certified by the Society of Permanent Makeup Professionals, an internationally recognized organization. There are 6 beds, a permanent makeup room, and another room for other services. The washer, dryer, and refrigerator are included.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
$582,467
Revenue
$3,842,685
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Posting: 285078 | Available | 2/8/24
Take hold of this golden opportunity to own a thriving multi-unit lash service franchise with 3 locations strategically positioned for success. With an established brand and 3 turn-key locations, this business is poised for growth with almost a decade of solid establishment.
Asking Price
$1,460,000
Cash flow
$239,267
Revenue
$566,148
Down
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Posting: 274847 | Available | 9/22/23
Skincare, as a market segment, is growing faster than any other part of the beauty industry. Sales of skincare products grew by 13% last year in the United States, while makeup grew by only 1% in the same period. This Skincare Company was founded in 1998.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 283481 | Available | 10/20/23
Are you ready to take the reins of your own flourishing hair salon? Look no further! An incredible opportunity awaits you in the heart of North County. We proudly present a beautifully furnished salon spanning 2400 square feet, and the best part? It's all yours for just $79,000!
Asking Price
$79,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$83,186
Down
$39,000
Posting: 284827 | Available | 1/24/24
This is a unique opportunity to acquire ownership of a stylish beauty salon located in one of the beach cities in southern Orange County. Situated in a crowded shopping center with high foot traffic, the salon has undergone a complete renovation, boasting a chic and modern aesthetic.
Asking Price
$39,000
Cash flow
$137,329
Revenue
$319,012
Down
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Posting: 285829 | Available | 3/25/24
This newly renovated, bright, busy, and trendy hair salon is profitable, growing, and ready for a new owner to take it higher! The business provides services for men, women, and kids with all hair types. The salon specializes in the most popular trends.
Asking Price
$196,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284687 | Available | 3/22/24
This salon is situated in a very busy center in central Orange County. The salon benefits from excellent visibility and accessibility. The salon has been a one stop destination for beauty enthusiasts for over 20 years. They pamper clients with top-notch nail treatments and spa experiences.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$444,000
Down
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Posting: 279815 | Available | 3/21/23
Beauty Supply Store located in Los Angeles County with monthly sales of $37,000 AVG, and profit margins of 40%. No employees, owner-operator. $4045 including CAM. 13 years in business with the previous owner 20 years in business. Hours 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Monday - Sunday.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$91,743
Revenue
$201,206
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Posting: 283749 | Available | 2/22/24
This custom nail polish manufacturer specializes in small quantity production. 95% of their business stems from fulfilling orders for custom private label polishes for online beauty product resellers and orders for promotional products for major brands outside of the beauty space.
Asking Price
$185,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$60,000
Down
$30,000
Posting: 285273 | Available | 5/13/24
Do not miss this unique opportunity to own a small profitable salon and barbershop operation. The business is located in a well-known downtown commercial office building that sees heavy foot traffic, and has a captive audience and a loyal customer base. The shop is fully equipped.
Asking Price
$49,000
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In this month's Business Buyer survey for BizBen.com, we asked participants in our ProBuy Program and 250 other random business buyers what they look for and avoid when looking at a business for sale postings online. Of the 20 potential posting characteristics we asked about, 8 stood out.
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
80% of all California business buyers never end up buying a business! Many factors contribute to this statistic, but by following the points below and utilizing the ProBuy Method of buying a business you should be successful in locating a business that interests you and completing the transaction!
You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit. You know you want to be a small business owner. Now what? Do you buy an existing business or start one from scratch? An existing business can save a lot of time and effort. I will share with you some of the advantages of buying an existing business.
Showing your business when selling is one of the most important steps in the sale process & how it is done will greatly affect the selling price. There are two areas to be concerned with, how the business looks & how you react to the prospective buyer.
Should business opportunity offering include the real estate? There are no right or wrong answers to the question about whether the seller of a business should include the real property, or sell the company only and continue on as the landlord/lady. Peter Siegel With BizBen.com explores this issue.
There are many myths associated with the process of selling a small business and some of them can actually cause deals to fall through. Don't let your sale be compromised, be aware of these common misconceptions related to the process of selling. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explores this topic.
Demonstrating sufficient cash flow to cover a business acquisition loan is key to getting a lender's approval. But buyer must be knowledgeable. Support a business acquisition loan with the target company's cash flow. And know how to determine the actual cash flow amount. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
The idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com and top advisor of the BizBen ProBuy Program suggests six items for all business buyers to utilize.
An often overlooked aspect of selling (or buying) a small business is taking back-up offers during the entire process of selling (or buying) a business. Most sellers (or buyers) don't realize that over fifty percent of all deals/contracts fall out escrow or contract for one reason or another.
For those who don't know, a non-compete agreement is a contract between a buyer and seller of a business, which after the sale, prohibits the seller from engaging in direct competition with the business they previously sold. Joe Ranieri (Business Broker) adds this topic to a BizBen Discussion Post.
In our BizBen.com June 2021 Monthly Report the top ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors on BizBen offer their thoughts about the current status of the business for sale marketplace with trends and predictions for Business Buyers, Owner/Sellers, Business Brokers, Agents, Advisors in the near future.
Sometimes business brokers just can't win with their clients, because if an offer comes in too fast & too early then they must have lowballed the price & the seller is suspicious, and if not enough offers come in after putting the business on the market - they may look unproductive to their clients.
As the year winds down, it's tempting for business brokers to go through their old files and throw them out to make room for new client's folders, but that would be foolish. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business broker) discusses strategies for saving files - a key annual strategy for brokers/agents.
When seeking SBA loan financing many potential business buyers have wrong information about the process of securing the best financing to buy a business. Peter Siegel, MBA a business purchase financing expert delves into the myths regarding SBA financing and business purchase financing.
We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?
We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.
Buying a small business is hard enough when there is no competition, so how might a buyer navigate the process when there is additional competition from other buyers? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) and others explain a few of the ways that a buyer can beat out other buyers.
When purchasing a small to mid-szied business, there are a multitude of things to evaluate. One area that is often overlooked is the business's culture. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses with potential buyers the importance of understanding how the business runs on a day-to-day basis.
Negotiating the terms of a business deal is a delicate process, where one wrong move can cost you the business that you wanted to purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses the ins and outs of negotiations, and how to work well with the seller to get a deal done.
It's important to remember that selling a business takes time. Unlike selling a house, which can be sold relatively fast, a business can take up to six months to a year to sell. I discuss this topic with other advisors and intermediaries on this BizBen Discussion.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what enhances the value of a business. The following factors in this Discussion are aspects of a business that really drives its value and pricing. A business owner asked me this question today so I wanted to get others view points as well in this Discussion.
It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
Asking the seller straightforward questions and getting straightforward answers in return is an important part of the buying and due diligence process. In this Discussion, both ProIntermediaries and Advisors offer thorough questions you should be asking during your meeting with a business seller.
Valuing a small business is not guess work. It's not what some other businesses of the same type may have or may not have been sold for, it's not even what a business owner "feels" they want or deserve. It is a formula based on many factors. Peter Siegel, MBA from BizBen & others discuss this topic.
